[amsat-bb] Dish Help Please !!

[jim@xxxxxxxxx]

I just up-graded my "Dish Network" cable tv antenna system from a "Dish 100" to a "Dish 500" system.  The new dish is larger and has two LNB's. 

My question is about the original "Dish 100" dish.  Can it be used to receive AO-40 ?  The dimensions are: horizontal diameter - 18"; vertical diameter - 19.5"; the arm that goes from the dish to the LNB is 11". 

I am currently using a Directive Systems circular polarized antenna (Model DSH-17) sold by Down East Microwave. It works ok but I was hoping this dish might be better. 

If it is useable where can I get a down-converter for it ?  Thanks very much for any suggestions. 

Jim Beeson 

WA5QAP 
jbeeson@shreve.net 



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